STUDY ABROAD AND INCOMING EXCHANGE

As a Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange student at The University of Queensland (UQ), you will enjoy exceptional opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge you need to transform your world.Consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, UQ offers inspiring teaching across more than 4000 courses, world-class indoor and outdoor learning environments, and outstanding facilities. Of UQ’s 51,000 strong student population, one in four is an international student.

The University’s outstanding 247,000-plus alumni includes a Nobel laureate, the CEO

of a Fortune 500 company, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts.

UQ is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21; a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities; a member of Universities Australia; and one of only two Australian charter members of the prestigious edX consortium, the world’s leading not-for-profit consortium of massive open online courses (MOOCs).

WHERE IS UQ?UQ offers one of the best campus experiences in the world in a location renowned for its relaxed and safe lifestyle, subtropical climate and unique architecture.

Brisbane, the home of UQ’s St Lucia and Herston campuses, is the capital city of

Queensland and its economic engine room. Young and progressive, the city is fast becoming a hub in the Asia-Pacific for business, investment, major events and education. With a population of 2.2 million, Brisbane is also home to over 200 nationalities and 220 languages.

Gatton, the largest town in South-East Queensland’s Lockyer Valley, is the home of the UQ Gatton campus. Bordered by unspoilt mountain ranges and located only 89 kilometres from Brisbane, Gatton has a culturally diverse population of approximately 7,000 people.

Queensland is Australia’s second largest state by area. Its landscape comprises lush northern rainforests, red deserts in the west, and golden surf beaches in the south-east. It is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef on the planet. W: future-students.uq.edu.au/living-in-brisbane

OUR GLOBAL REPUTATIONWe are in the top 100 globally in the three major rankings (QS, Times Higher Education and ARWU)

globally (3rd in Australia)

Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers of World Universities

43rd

globally (2nd in Australia)Academic Ranking of World Universities

55th

University among the Group of Eight for student satisfactionQILT Student Experience Survey, 2016

No.1globally (3rd in Australia)- US News Best Global Universities

52nd

47thglobally (4th in Australia)QS World University Ranking, 2018

65thglobally (4th in Australia)Times Higher Education of World Universities

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou need to meet the following entry requirements to apply for the Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange programs at UQ:

• you must be nominated by your home institution (Exchange students only)

• you must have completed at least one full-time year of study at an accredited university

• you must be currently enrolled at an accredited university

• you must hold average to above-average results in university studies to date

• you must meet UQ’s English language proficiency requirements

• for admission into certain courses, you must meet specific course prerequisites

W: uq.edu.au/studyabroad/admission-requirements

Follow these simple steps to find courses:

1. Go to uq.edu.au/study. Enter a search term—you can search by keyword, course code or area of interest—and select ‘courses’ from the drop down menu at the right.

2. Click on a course code or title to see the level of the course (undergraduate or postgraduate), which semester(s) it is offered, and on which campus it is offered. Click on the semester and campus you are interested in to see the course description.

3. On the course description page you will find a short description of the course as well as a link to a detailed course profile. If the course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students, there will be a note in the sidebar on the left.

4. To refine your search, go back to the search results page and from the left navigation menu select as many filters as you want.

Please Note: Most Clinical Health Science courses (Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Speech Therapy and Vet Science courses) are not available for Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange Students.

CHOOSE A COURSEStudy Abroad and Incoming Exchange students may select from most of the 4,000 courses across our six faculties. Most courses at UQ are open to Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students, but some require permission from the relevant UQ faculty or school prior to enrolment. UQ’s Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange Advisors will request permission on your behalf, and you will receive a report with your letter of offer indicating which courses have been approved.

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Applications received after the deadline may take longer to be processed and this delay could result in students missing out on on-campus accommodation.

HOW TO APPLYClick on the following link to access the online application: W: uq.edu.au/studyabroad/how-to-apply

If you are an Exchange student, choose the application type ‘Incoming Exchange’; If you are a Study Abroad student choose the application type: ‘Incoming Study Abroad’. Please ensure that all information is complete and correct and matches the information on your passport.

Your application must also include the following uploaded documents:• an up-to-date official academic transcript in English, and• proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.

STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS

SEMESTER 1 February-June: October 31

SEMESTER 2 July-November: March 31

INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS

SEMESTER 1 February-June: September 30

SEMESTER 2 July-November: February 28

Application Closing Dates (Recommended)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT BRIDGING ENGLISH PROGRAM (BEP)If you do not meet UQ’s English language requirements, you can improve your English language skills at our on-campus Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ). W: icte.uq.edu.au/uq-pathways

WRIT1001 AND WRIT1005: These are credit-bearing courses (2 units each) for students wanting to improve their grammar and academic writing skills.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION (EAC): This English language support program is offered to all UQ students (including Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange) from non-English speaking backgrounds at no additional charge. The program is held during classes in both semesters for two hours per week. W: icte.uq.edu.au/eac

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Students have three main accommodation options:

If you want to arrange your accommodation ahead of time, have your meals catered for you and lots of support and activities at your fingertips, consider living at one of UQ’s Residential Colleges. However, spaces at the Colleges are very limited and in high demand. You will need to apply early and are not guaranteed a place.

If you want to be a little more independent (or are unsuccessful at securing a place in a College) but still want to have your accommodation arranged before you arrive, consider living in off-campus student housing. This is self-catered, furnished accommodation designed for students that can be booked online from overseas. Preferred providers are listed on the website.

The third option is to book temporary accommodation and wait until you arrive in Brisbane to secure permanent accommodation. If you choose this option, plan to arrive in Brisbane at least two to three weeks before the start of Orientation because it can take some time to find a suitable place and get settled in. This option offers the widest variety of choices and prices.

W: uq.edu.au/studyabroad/find-accommodation

GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION UQ offers guaranteed accommodation for individual students commencing their first year of study.

W: uq.edu.au/student-services/guaranteed-accommodation

PREPARE FOR ARRIVALORIENTATION WEEK (O-WEEK)O-Week is a program of social and academic activities designed to introduce you to life and study at UQ. It offers you social, sporting, study and support sessions and events to help you get familiar with the campus, meet people, get prepared for study, find out where to go for help and most importantly have fun! W: orientation.uq.edu.au

STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITYThe University is committed to maximising opportunities for students with a disability, and has framed policies and procedures to support this commitment. If you have a disability or health condition that may impact your studies, please contact a Disability Advisor before commencing at UQ. W: uq.edu.au/student-services/disability

STUDENT VISASAll international students applying to study in Australia must have a Student Visa unless they have an alternative visa that enables them to study full time. Your visa will allow you to work up to 40 hours a fortnight.W: border.gov.au/trav/visa-1/500-

HEALTH INSURANCEOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) provides international students with basic cover for medical and hospital care costs while in Australia. OSHC is a compulsory requirement for a student visa. If you choose, UQ can organise OSHC for you through its preferred provider.W: future-students.uq.edu.au/international/health-insurance

Academic CalendarSemester 1, 2018Orientation 12 - 16 FebruaryClasses 19 February - 29 MarchMid-semester break 30 March - 15 AprilSemester two resumes 16 AprilRevision period 4 - 8 JuneExamination period 9 - 23 JuneSemester ends 23 June

Semester 2, 2018Orientation 17 - 21 JulyClasses 23 July - 23 SeptemberMid-semester break 24 September - 2 OctoberSemester one resumes 2 OctoberRevision period 29 October - 2 NovemberExamination period 3 - 17 NovemberSemester ends 17 November

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GETTING INVOLVEDSUMMER AND WINTER RESEARCH The UQ Summer and Winter Research Programs provide you with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers during the break between semesters. Students must be enrolled at UQ to apply.W: employability.uq.edu.au/research

JOIN A STUDENT CLUB, GROUP OR SOCIETYExpand your social life by joining one of the University’s 190 clubs and societies, including QUEST, the Queensland University Exchange Student Society. QUEST is made up of over a thousand Questies each year, from all over the world, making QUEST one of the most vibrant and fun clubs on campus (www.questsociety.net).W: uqu.com.au/clubs-societies

KEEP FIT WITH UQ SPORT UQ Sport offers a wide range of sport, fitness and recreation opportunities. Sporting facilities and services are offered to students at discounted member rates.W: uqsport.com.au

ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSESAll costs are in Australian Dollars (AUD). Please note the expenses quoted are a guide only. They will vary depending on location, lifestyle and personal choices. W: future-students.uq.edu.au/international/cost-living

MATES@UQ Mates@UQ runs events, programs and activities, aimed to help you meet new people and enjoy university life. Participate in the Language Exchange Mates program to improve your English conversational skills while you meet other students from Australia and around the world, or take part in the Family Mates program, which helps international students reach out to the greater Brisbane community and experience the Aussie culture and lifestyle.W: uq.edu.au/student-services/matesuq

UQ STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY CENTRE Gain experience during your time at UQ through volunteering, mentoring, research or leadership programs. You also have access to a range of free careers seminars and symposia to help you make industry connections, advice on your resume or feedback on interview techniques.W: employability.uq.edu.au

CONTACT US UQ Study Abroad & Incoming ExchangeP: +61 7 3365 7941W: uq.edu.au/studyabroadCRICOS Provider Number 00025B

E: studyabroad@uq.edu.auOnline: uq.edu.au/ studyabroad/contact-us

ESTIMATED LIVING COSTS

STUDENT LIVING IN ON-CAMPUS COLLEGE

STUDENT LIVING IN OFF-CAMPUS COMMERCIAL PRIVATE PROVIDER

STUDENT LIVING IN OFF-CAMPUS SHARE HOUSE

STUDENT WITH DEPENDANTS (2 ADULTS, 1 CHILD) LIVING OFF-CAMPUS

Rent $450–$700 $250–$520 $170–$250 $350–$450

Utilities – including gas, electricity and water included in rent most included in rent – check

with individual provider $10–$15 $25–$50

Food included in rent $100–$125 $100–$125 $250–$315

Mobile phone $10–$15 $10–$15 $10–$15 $20–$30

Internet included in rent most included in rent $5 $10–$20

Public transport $10 $20–$25 $20–$25 $65–$75

TOTAL $470–$725 $380–$685 $315–$435 $720–$940

This table does not include establishment costs for a student choosing to live off-campus, which are estimated to be $3000. For a family of two adults and one child the estimate is $7900. College and off-campus commercial private provider rental fees sourced April, 2017 from providers’ websites. General living costs and off-campus rental fees sourced April 2017 from: numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Brisbane

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has outlined minimum cost of living requirements that international students need to demonstrate in order to obtain a student visa.W: http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More/Student-Visa-Living-Costs-and-Evidence-of-Funds

MORE INFORMATIONMore information about UQ for international students, including the study environment, links to estimated living costs, tuition fees, refund policies, support services, information for students with families and your legal rights as an international student can be found at W: future-students.uq.edu.au